Zakariya started Kyokushin Karate in 2003 in Mauritius, under the supervision of Branch Chief of Sensei R. Seebrun. He received his black belt belt 1st dan under supervision of Shihan Philipe Moustache in 2014. Zakariya participated in regional and national tournaments of 2012 where he placed 1st both in fighting and kata and 2nd place respectively.